RIP: Martin H. Greenberg 1941-2011
Martin Harry Greenberg (b. March 1, 1941) died on the morning of June 25, 2011 after a long battle with cancer.
SFWA Blog
Quick Updates for 2011-06-25
The Locus Awards will have live coverage tomorrow at: http://is.gd/XpNbDV # @rachelvolivier Their site says 2pm PDT. #
Getting Out of Your Book Contract (Maybe)
Consult legal counsel about your situation, and your options for taking legal action. This is where the issue of breach becomes relevant. A publisher may ignore an author’s personal claims of breach, but may pay more attention if an attorney is involved.
Video Pick of the Week:
Stephen Fry Kinetic Typography – Language
Today, we feature a Kinetic Typography video where Stephen Fry discusses anglophones, pedants, and language. Enjoy a delectable dance of diction.
Nebula Awards 2010 Interview: Christopher Kastensmidt
If I had to choose a label myself, I’d call the stories historical fantasy, but in the end, it doesn’t really matter how they’re classified. It’s nice that people place them in so many different categories.
Guest Post: Kindle Starter Kit: A Mini-Handbook on Independent Publication
Today, I’ll focus on kindle publishing, but the principles apply equally well to Nook, Smashwords, PubIt, and other distribution systems.
Quick Updates for 2011-06-19
@annikkawoods I think you are looking for these. http://is.gd/WET34s # Congratulations to SFWA member @jay_lake whose novel PINION was nominated for the Sidewise award. http://ow.ly/5kVOO # SFWA Member @NancyFulda's award-winning story is now live at baen.com. http://t.co/spFzsN9 #
Quick Updates for 2011-06-19
Member News for Allan Cole, Brandon Sanderson, Jay Lake, and Nancy Fulda.
Key Conditions for Suspense:
Part 27 – Patterns for Resolution
Element 4-6 & The Series Wrap Up
Well, folks. This is it. The final post in the series. I’m going to finish identifying basic patterns for the resolution phase, summarize what I’ve presented on structure, and wrap the whole series up.
Quick Updates for 2011-06-18
SFWA member @alcole123 presents WHAT'S THE STORY, BOYS? New MisAdventure. http://t.co/jIZeqc6 # @LisaShapter Well done, you! # Congrats to SFWA member @BrandSanderson. WAY OF KINGS won the Gemmell award for best fantasy of the year. #
